The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 1 A3 ^5 T5 n! m" _changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, # g: u, g' ? m5 K2 S- n$ ?! ethe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 9 N2 w$ a) P2 N0 `. b4 mpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in $ p' y5 Q. m7 G* ]2 k' e
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 3 u4 a8 `: ~; t
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 1 |) y2 U; N5 a9 A& Y
is OFF.